Senior Contracts Advisor

Senior Contracts Advisor required for Construction

Reporting to the Commercial and Contracts Lead and will be responsible for managing the pre-construction function while providing support to the wider business.

The role focuses on advising the bid and commercial teams, negotiating with clients, and managing the process from tender stage through to contract execution. This is a key role within the company to ensure successful project delivery.

Pre-Construction Support

• Provide timely support to the bid team during the tender process
• Identify, assess and advise on key risks and opportunities
• Provide advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team

Contract Negotiation

• Lead and support negotiations with clients across a range of construction contracts
• Draft, review and amend contract terms
• Liaise with external stakeholders where required

Contract Governance and Execution

• Manage and oversee the process for contract approval and execution,
• Ensure final agreed terms are reflected in the documents for execution
• Maintain accurate records of the process from tender stage to contract execution

Non-Disclosure Agreements

• Draft, review and negotiate NDAs and confidentiality agreements with clients and were required, the Supply Chain
• Maintain accurate records of all NDAs

Key Skills & Experience

• Law Degree (or equivalent legal qualification) with relevant experience in the construction sector or a Construction/Commercial Professional with demonstrated experience in Construction Contracts, (ideally suited to a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role)
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts
• Strong working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (including NEC, JCT, IChemE)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Previous in-house experience is an advantage, but not essential